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Friday, 14 April 2017

Indonesian Collection

Hello there my crafty friends! You probably figured that I would have at least one country collections (I just love them!) and do! The Indonesian Collection is on offer this blog post and we are starting with the Background. I have done the background in square form as I seemed to have loads of requests for more square shapes so I hope you will like this one. It has been designed in several sections so you have greater versatility in your crafting projects that way. Leave a comment if this one appeals to you. The next post will be here at noontime today. All for now, Sue x

263 comments:

Gorgeous card and die set Sue. Such a beautiful background.June, hope you are feeling better today and not too painful. Hope the tooth fairy called.Elaine, how are Andrew and Helen. Hugs fir you all.Sharon, nice to see you back, hope you had an amazing weekend birthday with your friend.Yvonne, what a lovely present from Laine. See I knew that you girls really love each other, good friends are hard to find.Pat, Myra mentioned your anniversary, hope you had a lovely time. How are the grandchildren now.Another day of treats in store for us today methinks, enjoy everyone.Hugs to all, our poorly and missing friends too, Norah, Maureen,Wheeley, Tina and Tina E (always in my thoughts), miss you folks.

Love how you used part of the background on this card. Lived in Indonesia for many years so can't wait to see if my island is one of your new collection! Another lovely card Sue and great dies!!!! Superb new dies....Really enjoying them. Happy Good Friday to all!

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, what a stunning card to greet us on this Good Friday morning, it is truly beautiful, I agree about having more square dies Sue and you have not disappointed us with this set. Love the colours used too.

Pam, I am fine, was a bit painful once the injections wore off but had a fairly good night, only got up once and woke up at 5 this morning, it is like a dull ache today. thank you for asking.

Oh Sue what a gorgeous start to Good Friday, it should be re-named Wonderful Friday (not to offend our religious friends) only because this background is just wonderful. It's so pretty and elegant it just HAS to join my die family. You have me so excited to think we shall have the video tutorials to look forward to plus I hope to see the most stunning cards from our fb SW clones as soon as they can get their hands on these magnificent collections.Have a GOOD Friday Sue.Love n hugs in their way xx

"Regal Elegance" is how I would describe your card today. I like all of your background dies because I find them so versatile and this one is no exception. I'm already in love with this collection and cannot wait to see what other beauties you have created.

Like your striplets background dies are always so versatile when they have your name on them. I seem to be making more and more square cards too so this will be particularly useful. Love the card. A great start to Good Friday. Wishing everyone health and happiness and enough wealth to buy all of Sue's latest release! Good luck in the draw.Crafty hugs to all.D xx

Oh WOW, Sue, this is a superb background die and your card is fabtastic too - yes, fabtastic! Never been to Indonesia, but it really has the feel of what you would expect. Love it, with more than a touch of opulent gold.Pam, echoing you again - hope you're getting R&R over the Easter break?Theresa G - like your new photo!Hugs to all.

Morning Sue. WOW This is a very elegant card. Love how you have used the mirri card for the background it just give everything that touch of class. This was the other collection of dies that is on my list as i do like making square cards and these backgrounds come in so handy for that reason. Looking forward to see what else you have done with the rest of this collection.Best Wishes.Denise T x

Somehow this design suggests both nature and architecture. This one looks like an exotic ceiling treatment with an elaborate light fixture. I'm amazed that so many like square cards. I always stayed away from square because the cost more than the regular first class postage.Thank you for keeping us so happy.

Morning Sue,I seem to make more square cards than any other shape, so this die set really appeals to me. I can see me using ll different patterned and coloured card behind it as it is quite open. Absolutely gorgeous, looking forward to your next offering from the Indonesian collection at noon.Hugs xxDawn S. in Cambridge

Pam Andrew has a New Consultant , no messing about with this girl she says it as it is , he has to have Chemo indefinitely as the tumor was far too advanced , scans every 3 months, if his immune system keeps going to low for treatment he will have another type of chemo, when his body says he has had enough of this one their is just one more type they can give him ,but no other after this .So sorry i can not give you more positive news , we are all floored at the moment.

Helens Mums Funeral is a week today. the poor girl wonders what life is all about at the moment .

Big hugs to all who need one and sending you all happy Easter Wishes Elaine H X

Wow what a beautiful card. The background is stunning in the shiny gold card.This is definitely on my wish list, square dies are always useful as most of the cards I make are usually square.Thank you Sue. x

Think this has to be my favourite post so far and I wasn't expecting that...lol...love the how elegance of this card with a dramatic edge. The die is gorgeous and you are making this so difficult for me to decide which dies i want first, though i may just end up with all of them anyway....

Hi Sue,Like is much too feeble an expression for this die. It is FaBuLous! As is the card.Just singing to me, and there is something about squares that appeals to me........ wonder how it would work with the New Yorkers........Hugs, Rose

Good Morning Sue. Loving this square back ground die. I just love anything lacy and this would fill my needs. Good luck with launch Sue. Oh by the way I hope you have a happy Easter. Kind regards Ann. Toppcards

Gorgeous card that shows off the die beautifully Sue. I love the background cut out of gold mirror card. I really enjoy making square cards at the moment so this set will be perfect combined with my pierced square dies.

Have you got the message yet that we all love square designs?...lol...more please...this one is especially gorgeous cut in gold mirror card, love all the fine detail and with 5 dies in the set lots of playtime so a must-have for me...

Yes I knew it - my favourite has changed! This is lovely, so delicate Loki g yet I think it could still be used for male cards. I make a lot of square cards do this is ideal. Beautiful card Sue, thank you!

Good morning SueWow beautiful card this morning very classy I love square cards. This Die has gone straight onto the top of my want list thank you Sue for all your amazing Dies you have created Love & Hug Lynda Brock xx

Morning SueI am one of those square folks (lol) so I love your square backgrounds!The intricacy of your creations really is something else Sue. This is sensational and if I wanted it before, it is now a complete think I can't possibly not have it!! What am I saying? So far everything has fallen into that category!!Elaine - gosh - that's a lot to take in. Sending you all warm hugs and love xPam - Laine and I bring out the worst in each other - believe it or not we are subdued on the blog!! Her present was a bribe - to force me to be her friend. Lol xPat - Happy Anniversary - 45 years - wonderful xBarbara - congratulations nanny xJune - hope your mouth is not too sore xLorraine F- July is not too far away - huggles xThank goodness for the long weekend. Surprisingly for a Bank Holiday weekend the weather forecast seems better than usual. The boys aren't working which always makes for a more chilled and laid back atmosphere. No plans set in stone apart from the must see, can't possibly miss reveal of the delights that Sue has in store for the next 5 days! Sending happy thoughts and oodles of love to all xTake careCrafty hugsPPYvonne x

Happy Easter, SueA beautiful card and die to start the day. I can see how versatile this square background will be and it will be definitely going right to the top of my list!!.,I, too, like so many of your followers this morning love square cards!Looking forward to seeing the rest of the Indonesian Collection.Lesley S xWest Sussex

Sorry Sue, I forgot to thank you and your team for my gorgeous card 'Home Sweet Home' with the little cat looking out of the window. It arrived yesterday, and cheered me up so much. I am just loving the new dies and the cards are beautiful to see.Thank you again Sue.Sending Easter Good Wishes to everyone. RegardsDorothyxxxx

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,I Fell In Love With This "Indonesian Background Square Die"When I First Saw This As I'm A Huge Lover Of Square Cards So This Is Extremely Beautiful I Love The Rich Extremely Opulent Card You've Made Using This Die.Sue, Thank You For Sharing Today's Extremely Beautiful Card Also The Truly Tremendous Die"I Wanted To Comment As Normal" But Without Causing Any Problems "Would My Name Not Be Put In The Draw For This Particular Die Set As I Pre-Ordered It As I Loved It So Very Much" I Do Hope That's Not A Problem........Sue, Take Great Care Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗 For Yourself Love From Sam xxx

Hi Sue, a really classy card and I love the die. I like that it is square as it means that I wouldn't have to pluck up my courage to chop it up to create a square, it really can be quite traumatic cutting up one of your die cuts :-)

Good Friday wishes to one and all and I hope that everyone has all the hot cross buns they want.

Beautiful. I do love square cards and am keen to expand my collection of dies to fit my passion.I am nearing retirement, I am wondering if the lump sum will cover holidays to all places which match the dies you've brought out & which are in my possession...

Good morning sue and all Wilsonetts I have been up early but only found time now to visit your wonderful blog And wow I adore this background die and the card you have created using it beautiful Sue P in wales thank you she is called Cindy and she defiantly has a mind of her own only sits still when I have the ball in my hand lol Elaine Ohh my. What do I say to you Helen and Andrew Hugs seems so insignificant and useless so you all will be in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Pam hope you are on the mend Hun Good luck everyone and thank you Sue for your generosity in every die launch Take care alll Theresa G xx

Hi Sue. WOW, WOW, WOW !!! I have been waiting to see your new Indonesian Collection in action and your first card is absolutely amazing !!! This background die is Sooo beautiful !!! More "must haves" for me !!! I do really love this particular collection because they seem to be more curvy and swirly in their designs. Some of your other collections lately have been more sort of "Art Deco" in their designs with straight edges and points to them but my favourites are more curly ones !!!! Sorry Sue I know I am not very good at describing stuff. I blame it on my "brain fog" !!! I hope you know what I am trying to say. I think all of your new Indonesian collection will be next on my long wish list after the stained glass butterfly die, which I have fallen in love with. Thank you Sue. Sending lots of love to you Sue from Tres x x x

This card shows off the background die beautifully Sue! I wasn't expecting it to be so fine, I thought it would have been less delicate somehow. :) I have avoided background dies for some unknown reason, why I have no idea. I think maybe my mind may have just changed about them!! Paula x(WelshPaula)

Stunning dies and a beautiful card, most excellent my dear.I hope this day finds everyone well. I have either a cold or hay fever so I am feeling pretty stuffed in the nasal department. Going to visit my Mum this afternoon. She is still finding bruises and feels more shaken up than when she had the fall but I think that's pretty standard.Sending love n hugs to you all.

Hello Sue,Beautiful card, I love all your background dies and this Indonesian one is no exception. Square dies are also my favourites so it's a two for one for me. Thank you so much. It's gone onto to pole position!

Donita square cards also cost more to send in Germany but I still love making them. I think in the UK the cost is just the same as any other. Elaine, I can't tell you how very sorry I am and so wish there had been more positive news for Andrew. You are all in my daily prayers. Wish I could do more. Love and hugsSaba xxx

Hi, Sue,Phew...I finally got here. I've been struggling with a new router since last night. The old one refused to connect to the internet and would you believe it, the new one was just the same. I've been on the phone almost all morning trying to get it fixed. Anyway...wonderful card, Sue and what a fantastic die set. I can see a lot of uses with this one :)Bejay xx

Hello Sue. Wow, what a fabulous card. I love this background die, it's just beautiful. The Atlantic collection background die is wonderfully versatile and it's a real favourite but I can see this will be just the same.And therefore another 'must have' on my list! I do love all your background dies but square dies are also my favourites, so it's an extra bonus for me. Thank you.

Beautiful card Sue. I am another one that likes square cards best. Another die for the wish list. Elaine I was so sorry to hear your news. I know how devastating it can be. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you Pam for all your comments and echoing them.

Square cards are not as popular in the US because of the higher cost of mailing however for such a beauty of a card, what's a little extra change? This die set is lovely and a gorgeous card submission.Stephanie KSC/USA

Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes xWow this set really appeals to me sue x like many other wilsonettes most of my cards seem to be square so this set is perfect x beautiful detail on the design and lots in the set so great value too x gorgeous card too xTheresa w in Berks xxx

Beautiful card, Sue....I love making square cards! It must be my tidy mind....I have a real struggle to make them asymmetrical, sometimes! This die set will be so easy to use in various ways. Nanny Jo N.Ireland

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